OUR TEAM
Leadership Team
MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Captain of the Cause
As President and CEO, Michelle leads with passion and purpose, ensuring every effort aligns with our mission. With a vision of a thriving community for all, Michelle is committed to mobilizing impactful change that reduces poverty and empowers everyone to succeed.
SUZANNE MOODY
Executive Support Guru
As Executive Assistant to our President and CEO, Suzanne Moody is the ultimate multitasker, seamlessly managing schedules, coordinating executive support, and tackling tasks with ninja-like precision. From organizing meetings to handling the unexpected, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
DR. DARLENE LEE
Change Champion
In her role as Chief Impact Officer, Darlene is a dedicated advocate for community transformation. She orchestrates United Way’s strategies to create lasting solutions that address poverty and uplift communities, driving measurable change and progress for west Michigan.
KEVIN MYERS
Catalyst of Change
Kevin Myers is the Chief Resource Officer, connecting people and resources to drive United Way’s mission forward. With his passion for building relationships and fostering community partnerships, Kevin leads efforts that fuel positive change, ensuring that resources are mobilized to create lasting solutions.
GAIL MONTGOMERY
Money Maestro
As Chief Financial Officer, Gail ensures every dollar is maximized to support our mission. Her strategic oversight and careful stewardship of resources empower impactful initiatives, helping create sustainable pathways toward a thriving community.
BECKI POSTMA
Keeper of the Office Universe
As Chief Administrative Officer, Becky Postma ensures everything from HR to operations hums along smoothly. Whether managing programs or keeping things efficient, she’s the go-to for mission support, creating harmony and making sure the organization runs like clockwork.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RYAN MCLEAN | CHAIR
CEO
Comfort Research
MIKE HOLLANDER | VICE CHAIR
Market President, GR
First National Bank
TERRY LENHARDT | SECRETARY/TREASURER
VP Global Product Management
Steelcase Inc.
SHAUNA BAGIN
Regional Chair
BCN Local 2145
OVELL BARBEE
Interim Chief People Officer
Ovell Rome & Associates
MAX BISSELL
Bissell Homecare, Inc.
President Global Markets & Wash
DONDREÁ BROWN
Founder & Executive Director
Young Money Finances, Non-Profit
TIM DUFLO
Partner
Deloitte
TRACEY FOUNTAIN
Director
Kent County Department of
Health & Human Services
JEN GARCIA
Allegan County Government
Senior & Veteran Services Director
RAY HANCART
Vice President Communications
& Public Relations, Meijer
JENNIFER L. JORDAN
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Kellogg Company, North America
SALVADOR LOPEZ
President
KConnect
NATE PHILLIPS
Assistant Business Manger
WM Plumbers, Fitters & Service Trades
LYNDSIE POST
Executive Director of Marketing
Grand Rapids Community College
MAX RISPLER
Vice President, Client Executive
Hylant Group, Inc
LEADRIANE ROBY, PH. D.
Superintendent
Grand Rapids Public Schools
JUAN SALAZAR
Community Member
CHERYL WOLFE, MD, MBA, MS
Vice President, Department Chief Women’s Health Corewell Health Medical Group-West
DOUG YOUNG
President
Behler-Young Company